Guinea Pig Mites - How to Detect them
One of the first serious problems we encountered with our piggies was scabies mites. The first warning sign was the fact that they would scratch themselves very often, but at the time we didn’t think much of it. Then one day, as I was petting Chubs I noticed that she had scabs. We took her to the vet right away.
The vet couldn’t properly diagnose her. She even took a sample of Chubs’s skin to check for bacteria but everything came back clear. Nevertheless, she suggested an antibiotic. We hoped that would solve everything, but nothing happened. It actually got worse. More wounds appeared on her skin and hair started falling out around the affected area. Since the antibiotic obviously wasn’t working, we decided to take things into our own hands. We searched on the internet until we found a forum post that perfectly described all the symptoms.
Are Guinea Pigs Perfect Pets for You?
When we first got our piggies we thought that taking care of them would be fairly simple. Just make sure that they have food, water and a clean cage. What could possibly go wrong? Well, were we in for a surprise!
Surprise, surprise!
Guinea pigs are actually very sensitive creatures and not taking care of them properly might cause a range of unexpected problems. At first we thought that taking our pigs to the vet would solve everything. They’re the experts, right? Well, while most vets try their best to help, mistakes are fairly common. Since guinea pigs are prey animals they tend to hide their signs of illness and by the time the owner notices it might be too late. Also, sometimes people who buy guinea pigs aren’t aware of how expensive or time consuming taking care of them can be. In some countries taking guinea pigs to the vet is just too expensive for the owners. For the following reasons a lot of vets don’t have enough experience working with these small animals and they make mistakes.
Hello fellow guinea pig fans! Welcome to our new blog! I've been getting a lot of messages on my instagram profile asking how to take care of your guinea pigs properly, what to do when your guinea pig gets sick, how to help your guinea pig warm up to you and similar questions. And that's why I've decided to create this blog and to share the pics and videos of my guinea pigs. Here you can not only read about guinea pig care, but also ask questions and talk about your own experiences. Even though there are some general rules, every guinea pig is unique and that's why it's also important to share your stories.
Posts
